Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — As prosecutors gave their closing arguments Monday in the trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III, they cast doubt on Jones’ testimony last week that red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maani made him “uncomfortable” when he hinted at a bribe in the summer of 2019, asking the jury why — if…
Read MoreCiting growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budget
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking state lawmakers for a $15 million increase in his General Revenue Fund budget for the upcoming year, saying his office needs a more “stable” system of funding as it takes on greater responsibilities, including the growing volume of litigation against the Trump administration.…
Read MoreIllinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food Infrastructure Grant, he made big plans for his farm in the southeastern tip of the state. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut his funding. The Ryder family farm, a 10-acre operation in Pope County…
Read MoreVirtual Housing Development Workshop
We will host an informative virtual Housing Developers Workshop on Tuesday, November 15, at 10:00 am . As a result, developers, Housing sponsors, and Property Owners will better understand how to …
Read MoreAnnouncement – April 5, 2023
Announcement – April 5, 2023 Will County anticipates receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consortium funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) …
Read MoreSocial Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and allowing Social Security beneficiaries to have the option of filing for benefits over the phone. The continuation of phone-based filing is an about-face of a plan set forth in mid-March by the Social Security Administration…
Read MoreJones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial. Jones, D-Chicago, said he was prepared to cooperate with the FBI in a…
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Read MoreThough wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maani made a point of not saying much during an April 2019 meeting with state Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, letting his co-founder and lobbyists for his company SafeSpeed do most of the talking. But as they dined at a suburban steakhouse two months later, Maani…
Read MorePared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same season in which they play for their school. The House voted 68-39 on April 9 to pass a scaled-back version of…
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